Dear Church, It was wonderful to see so many faces last Sunday. Those of us who live in Jackson year round are beginning to say goodbye to those of us who winter in other places. It’s a time of transition. We’ve begun to raise financial resources for the year ahead, and we turn our attention toward evaluating our love-spreading mission in 2019. Leaves will turn from green to yellow and animals will be making their Read more…
Join us for the Blessing of the Backpacks and Family Service on Sunday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. We invite all children and youth to come forward so their backpacks can be blessed, as our children commit themselves to studying and learning in the school year.
Join us Sunday mornings for Confirmation Class from 8:30 – 9:30 am beginning on September 29 until November 3. The class will take place in the Youth Room in the basement of the church. Please contact Catherine at catherine@stjohnsjackson.org or (307) 733-2603 if you are interested in participating.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” ― Paulo Coelho “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we Read more…
I am a big believer in Pilates, breath, and the connection to your core. I try to find some time on the Reformer each week, but don’t get me wrong, a mat class or stretching at home is equally as hard, if not more challenging. I think there’s an exercise modality out there for everyone and if you can find one and make it a part of your lifestyle, you’re going to be a happier Read more…
Dear Church, Brian and I have spent the last several Sundays at 9 a.m. looking at ways we might “build the capacity to love” in our lives. Each week, 10-20 of us circled up to try to work it out together. As Brian and I chatted about the topics we’ve addressed each week, I’ve asked myself the question, “If love is the goal, the answer, the killer app, the way, and all there is” then Read more…
In August, you’ll hear from parishioners in the ways that St. John’s is making a difference in people’s lives. These featured speakers and writers will share ways that St. John’s has enlarged their souls and how this has inspired them. With it, we hope to share ourselves and our resources so we are more connected to caring for this community. Join us in attending Stewardship Sunday on August 25 and the complimentary brunch following. RSVP Read more…
If you have not had the opportunity to get down to our beloved chapel in the Bridger-Teton National Forest this summer, now is your chance! Join us at the Chapel of St. Hubert the Hunter in Bondurant for these fun-filled annual events. Blessing of the Animals | Sunday, August 4 All creatures great and small are welcome at our annual Blessing of the Animals service at 11:15 a.m. on the lawn of the chapel. This Read more…
Looking to give back? We are collecting new and very gently-used, quality toys to gift to children and youth on the Wind River Reservation. Please drop off any games or toys in the narthex so they can be displayed on the altar. Collecting until August 25.
Join us for youth activity days this summer! Calling all rising 6th graders and older to participate in outdoor fun and discussions. Our remaining days include: Thursday, August 1 – 9 am to 1 p.m. – Hiking & Discussion Theme: Connection to Place—discussion led by Karin from the Community Safety Network Please RSVP to Catherine via email or at 733-2603 ext. 109.